Delaware Valley Tackle

I wouldn’t be quite that black and white I don’t stress over it. Depends on the application, my mood, if I’m experimenting, which I do a lot. I’ve used cork, composite cork, burl, carbon skinned, carbon tubes, Eva, Winn and wood. I’d use any again in a given circumstance but would be hard pressed to say definitively what those circumstances would be without it in front of me.

I play around a lot with grips. I’m doing a light Ned rig/trout spinning rod that will have an up locking vss or more likely a seat tbd with only cork checks and a small fighting butt. I’ve been into motorcycles and custom cars so I like the “go fast” look and vibe of carbon fiber.

I’ve been doing some reading regarding bass vision and colors. My take away has been that white, bright and light colors all look white to them, black and blue look the same to them. They see mostly red and green but red is the first to fade under water (30 Ft under crystal clear conditions with no ripple) typically at about 10’. I’m trying combos of red, green, black or blue and white. Brown is a shade of orange so I won’t rule that out especially in shallower settings.

There’s a good article in the BassResource.com library about a guide that fishes 3/4 oz rattle traps almost exclusively. That’s a good read to go with this.

99% of the benefit of micro guides is weight savings in the tip leading to increased sensitivity. The resulting crispness probably aids casting to a degree but it’s an ancillary benefit. I don’t buy the line slap theory and “micros” of all but the smallest size will pass a good leader knot. You have to weigh the variables in your application.

Thank you guys

In theory, that’s the idea. In practice...eh. 90% of my grip is on the seat, so that’s where I concentrate. Grip material to me is mostly aesthetic.

Winn grips would have a similar feel and less work. Another option is the G2 with Bushido finish (matt black)

For fresh water applications titanium is overkill, looks cool though. Alconite is best bang for the buck. Plenty hard and pretty light. Using the smallest guides you can get away with saves the most weight.

Any downside? I’ve read that weedless props vibrate in open water.

That would help. Lol. The min Kota on my heritage tracker and another Minkota 55# Endura max

Looking for opinions, recommendations and tips on weedless props.

Intermittent AR slippage shouldn’t be enough free spool to cause a backlash. My gut reaction was that the heel of your hand is hitting the thumb bar just enough to disengage briefly. Just keep an eye in that. Lucas is not a solvent and hot sauce has no place near any reel imo, but definitely not as a flush. To clean the AR without pressing it out of the side plate Put some simple green in a dish, soak, swish and rinse with hot water. Let dry and oil with a swab and light oil.

I’ve used other carbon tubes in the past and liked it a lot. I’ll be using some on personal builds assuming I ever get to fish again. Lol. Super busy.

Windy days when casting is challenging

Just spit balling what manufacturers might be thinking. I’m using a lot of the G2s and liking them. Proper installation might be a hindrance in a production setting as they are currently but I can see some other iteration being used.

Who’s the arbiter of a “true “ rating is? That’s the problem, there’s no industry standards. Look at labeled power and lure weight range and factor in your own experience. Only hands on will tell the true story in the end.

Are those the ones with the vampire fangs? I used to see Orlando Wilson catch them on TV

I think the weight and texture of plastic would turn off a lot of anglers. I’ve used wood grips and would goths that route again for something different. Pricey though. Winn grips are just EVA with a rubber skin. I can see carbon tube handles like the G2 catching on in production rods one day.

This is probably the second best idea. Touching up what’s there makes more sense than trying to reconstruct a guide.

I know the area. Buy a license online and go fish. What’s the worsts that can do, make you leave? I met friends from NJ at salmon River for a week with no hassles. I lived in PA and used to buy Pa, Nj, Ny and Ct licenses. That stung every spring. Lol

Fishing from the bank, I think you’re taking “parallel” to literally. With a 7’ rod, you won’t get much more than 5’/6’ feet off the bank truly parallel. Quartering and fan casting is best you can do.

October and March are the worst snow months now. Lol.

Western Ma?

The line is basically Plattsburgh/Burlington south